When is the truth BAD for democracy? Sure it’s a risk. For him. Unpopular Governors always run a risk of people asking uncomfortable questions about bad policies and scandals being investigates.

He has both in spades.

So, it makes sense that he wouldn’t want to debate. I think he’s a bit confused though between what’s good for HIM and what’s good for DEMOCRACY. That’s alright. The two don’t really have a close relationship so he may be confused.

Free speech and public debate are the cornerstones of Democracy. Especially in a Republic like ours is. That’s like saying “Sometimes sunshine is bad for crops so all farms should be underground.”